Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is getting the final details ready for his fight against John Ryder, which will take place this Saturday at the Akron Stadium in front of his home crowd.

The Mexican fighter returns to boxing in his homeland after 12 years, and among those in attendance will be a very special person for him: his grandmother.

Canelo's tattoo in honor of his grandmother

Some time ago, the undisputed 168-pound champion immortalized a message from his grandmother in ink on his skin. According to TUDN, the Mexican boxer wanted to have an inscription in the handwriting of his grandmother, who does not know how to write, however, that was not an impediment because she rewrote an "I love you" with a heart next to it.

Canelo got the special tattoo at Ganga Tattoo, a tattoo studio located in Los Angeles that is frequented by sports personalities and celebrities alike. In addition to Alvarez, celebrities such as Chris Brown, Anuel, Carlos Alcaraz, LeBron James and his son Bronny, Anthony Davis and Ryan Garcia have been tattooed there. Just last March, Jake Paul got 11 tattoos in a single eight-hour session at the studio.

Saul also told TUDN that his grandmother will be at the Akron Stadium to see him fight Ryder to "give her a treat" as she usually doesn't watch his fights because she "gets nervous".

In addition to his grandmother, a large part of his family will accompany him to the fight, since the fact that it will take place in Mexico will make it possible for Canelo to be well supported by his family.